Mary Ann Gillette Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Ann Gillette of Swansboro, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 2, 2026 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Mary Ann has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ellis Martin, Sr. and Daisy Bell Powell; her daughter Rhonda Gillette; her son-in-law Howard Littleton; and her siblings, David Powell, Sr., Ellis Martin Powell, Jr. and Linda Burns.
She is survived by: her husband William "Phil" Gillette; and her children, Sue Littleton of Swansboro, Donna Phillips (Kent) of Swansboro and Marty Gillette (Angela) of Swansboro. She is also survived by seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
